lanaissance

feminine

/nɛ.sɑ̃s/

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Translation

birth

Word origin

From Old French naissance, from naistre ('to be born'), from Latin nasci ('to be born'). The same root gives English 'nascent' and 'native'.

Origin
Latin
Root
nasci
English cognates
nascent, native

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralnaissances

Examples

remplis .

The birth of their daughter filled them with joy.

Quelle ?

What is your date of birth?

.

We celebrated the baby's birth with the whole family.

.

This idea gave rise to a great project.

taux baissé .

The birth rate has fallen in this country.

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This word is part of lesson 33.